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Note to Arizona lawmakers

Jan 22, 2022 0 5 min read
Note to Arizona lawmakers
This piece was published on the Arizona Republic on January 22nd, 2022. Note to Arizona lawmakers: Do an end-around on huge tax cuts at your own risk Opinion: Voters don’t want tax cuts for the wealthy while schools remain woefully underfunded. It’s risky for lawmakers to do an end-around their wishes in an election year. Arizona Republicans want […]

AZ Gov & Leg Getting Bad Grades with Voters

Dec 23, 2021 0 6 min read
AZ Gov & Leg Getting Bad Grades with Voters
Arizonans are fed up with failed leadership at the state capitol. The battle for more funding and investment into schools is putting the actions of state leaders at odds with the demands of voters. Time after time, voters have expressed their disapproval in public opinion polls and organized efforts to secure much needed funding for […]

CTC’s Impact on Children and Families

Dec 21, 2021 0 3 min read
CTC’s Impact on Children and Families
Good leadership means looking out for working families. We commend our nation’s leaders who, through the Build Back Better Framework, have set the path forward to providing families nationwide the resources they need to succeed. Right now, the choice to continue investing in Arizona families is in our elected official’s hands. When the American Rescue […]

Your Support Made A Difference in 2021!

Dec 7, 2021 0 2 min read
Your Support Made A Difference in 2021!
If 2020 was a year of unprecedented change, challenging us to adapt and overcome like we haven’t been challenged in generations, 2021 was all about finding our footing and achieving positive impact and growth. Stand empowered more parents to engage in their kids’ education and grow as community leaders. And more of Arizona’s most precious […]

It’s Time to Invest in Arizona

Sep 28, 2021 0 2 min read
It’s Time to Invest in Arizona
Once again, we must save over $1 billion in funding for education and crucial services.  This week, the Invest in Arizona Coalition submitted hundreds of thousands of signatures to the Secretary of State to halt Governor Ducey and the legislative majority’s efforts to create a large tax break for the wealthy at the expense of […]

Schools Can’t Win, Politicians Undermine Vote

Aug 30, 2021 0 4 min read
Schools Can’t Win, Politicians Undermine Vote
This piece was published on the Arizona Republic on August 30th, 2021. Opinion: The cards are stacked against Invest in Ed, but we haven’t stopped fighting. We’ll do it in the trial court and we’ll do it with 3 referenda in 2022.  Last week, in a flawed decision that has dangerous implications for the future […]